Career Step Ranked Among the Fastest Growing Education Companies by Inc. Magazine for Sixth Consecutive Year

Online, August 29, 2012 (Newswire.com) - Career Step, an online school providing professional career education, has been ranked among the fastest growing education companies in the nation by Inc. Magazine for the sixth consecutive year. This recognition highlights Career Step's consistent year-over-year growth as the school has expanded to better serve students who need greater study flexibility and seek training that enables them to begin a new career in less than a year.

"We are gratified by Career Step's long-standing inclusion on the Inc. 5000 list as well as our position among the fastest growing education companies in the country," said Career Step CEO Steve Tober. "Our mission is to provide the best learning experience for our students to help them reach their educational and career goals. We have been able to grow so substantially over the last six years because our faculty and staff remain focused on our students and graduates."

As an online school, Career Step has expanded significantly since it first appeared on Inc. Magazine's list of the fastest growing companies. Originally offering a single medical transcription program, Career Step now also trains students as medical coding and billing professionals, pharmacy technicians, medical administrative assistants, and computer technicians. Each of the Career Step programs offers students the flexibility to study at the pace that works best for their learning styles and on the schedule that fits their needs. With Career Step's career-focused programs, students can achieve outcomes that enable them to pursue rewarding careers.

The Inc. 5000 list is compiled and ranked by companies' revenue growth rate from 2008 to 2011. To qualify, companies must be at least 3 years old, based in the United States, privately held, for profit, and independent as of December 31, 2011.

Career Step has been among the companies chosen for the Inc. 5000 since 2007 and has consistently ranked among the country's top education companies. To see the company's complete Inc. 5000 profile, please visit http://www.inc.com/inc5000/profile/career-step.